Book Description

In this collection of letters and dispatches, Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most celebrated naval commanders, speaks in his own words about his experiences and strategies in some of the most famous battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Edited and annotated by Nicholas Harris Nicolas, this edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a military genius. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.